03.14.2020

It was supposed to be St Paddles Day, however the event unfortunately cancelled due to COVID-19.

Met up with Jon and Chris anyways as they still stayed at Alderbrook resort. It was very breezy and cold, but a good chance to try out my new NRS gear (0.5 mil hydroskin longsleeve and paddling jacket). Jon barely made it out of the marina with his recreational kayak, and Chris (on his SUP) and I only paddled a mile along shore before heading back... As he was turning back to the marina, he unfortunately fell into the water.

After they gave up for the day, I paddled solo across the canal and up the Tahuya River. It even was snowing as I was crossing back. Bottom line, having a sea kayak kicked butt as I had no issues out there, and my new gear was awesome too as I was even sweating (still wore my Nike hoodie also).

Total Distance: 8.23 miles
Duration: 02:38.53
Average Speed: 3.11 mph
Max Speed: 8.59 mph

03.21.2020

Kayaking is a great social distancing practice...completely isolated on the water, even in Tacoma.

Launched from Thea's Park and paddled through the Foss Waterway before heading out into Commencement Bay. Paddled across the bay to Browns Point before heading back. Cloudy out, but really calm. Can't ask for a whole lot more.

Total Distance: 11.58 miles
Duration: 03:08.16
Average Speed: 3.69 mph
Max Speed: 5.54 mph